[Nfbc-info] January Presidents Notebook

Thu Jan 10 18:58:47 UTC 2019

Lyn, 

Our kiddos need excellent mobility instruction to help with self confidence,
socialization, interaction with their school community and the ability to
interact with the world around them. Those of us who are guide dog handlers
definitely have a different view of mobility travel with our guide dog.
However, I am quickly learning the importance of proper cane travel in a new
environment because my dog guide is semi-retired and I have lost most of my
vision. Finally, I applaud the work of the Federation and its effeorts to
ensure our blind children know how to use the cane with confidence and
self-respect. 

Lisa Irving-Pardini  

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Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] January Presidents Notebook

Thanks, Tim. That sure doesnt make good mobility training. Guide dog
training is way better.

Lyn Gwizdak

On Thu, Jan 3, 2019, 7:20 PM <tim at timeldermusic.com wrote:

> Restrictions vary by school.  The more offensive restrictions include 
> prohibiting travel beyond two blocks of the school building, 
> prohibiting transit on public transportation, limitation on 
> instruction outside of normal school hours, etc.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBC-Info <nfbc-info-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Lyn 
> Gwizdak via NFBC-Info
> Sent: Thursday, January 3, 2019 9:39 AM
> To: NFB of California List <nfbc-info at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Lyn Gwizdak <gwizdaklyn at gmail.com>; president at nfbcal.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfbc-info] January Presidents Notebook
>
> Happy New Year everyone!
>
> Curious. How are blind students restricted in environments for 
> mobility instruction? I had cane mobility as an adult in MA in the 
> early 1970s. I have no idea of how it is for kids today. Thanks.
>
> Lyn Gwizdak
>
> On Tue, Jan 1, 2019, 5:17 PM Joy Stigile via NFBC-Info < 
> nfbc-info at nfbnet.org
> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Dear Friends,
> >
> >
> >
> > As a new year begins I consider how we can all work together to 
> > empower blind Californians to live the life they want.  Our first 
> > action of 2019 is to converge on Washington D. C.  on January 28-31, 
> > 2019.  in support of our legislative priorities before the U.S.
> > Congress.  We have a fabulous delegation from California leading the 
> > way.  If you are interested in joining the group, then please 
> > contact me as soon as possible at president at nfbcal.org
> <mailto:president at nfbcal.org>  or 916.382.0372.
> >
> >
> >
> > Our national scholarship application < 
> > https://nfb.org/programs/scholarship-program?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDUA
> > RI
> > sACOK
> > ERNFdpek7yiLDeGRcoXwy5YIGsobT9xXGDmTrXKWhguLbR4HKKQMHisaAiQuEALw_wcB
> > <https://nfb.org/programs/scholarship-program?gclid=Cj0KCQiAmafhBRDU
> > AR 
> > IsACOKERNFdpek7yiLDeGRcoXwy5YIGsobT9xXGDmTrXKWhguLbR4HKKQMHisaAiQuEA
> > Lw
> > _wcB>>
> > is
> > available.  Please encourage qualified blind students to apply and 
> > forward the information to your networks.  Students seeking letters 
> > of support from the California affiliate are strongly advised to 
> > seek their
> letters early.
> > Affiliate letters requested near the application deadline are not 
> > guaranteed.
> >
> >
> >
> > We are working on state legislation in California to amend the 
> > education code so that blind students are no longer unreasonably 
> > restricted in the environments in which they receive orientation and
> mobility training.
> > Shannon Dillon is leading our efforts and you will hear more from 
> > her once a bill is formally introduced.
> >
> >
> >
> > I and our affiliate Board of Directors are planning for a successful 
> > and productive 2019.  We look forward to working with you to make 
> > this a fabulous year for blind people in California.
> >
> > Tim Elder
> >
> > President, National Federation of the Blind of California
> >
> > Email:  president at nfbcal.org <mailto:president at nfbcal.org>
> >
> > ***
> >
> >
> >
> > The Inland Empire Chapter will start this year off by hosting a 
> > Health and Wellness Seminar.  Each year most of us make a New Year's 
> > Resolution that consist of dieting, exercising and eating healthy.
> > Some of us can stick to the commitment and others fall off the 
> > wagon.  On
> Friday January 4, 2019.
> > Time 12:30p.m.  to 2:00p.m.  Held at the Service Center For 
> > Independent Living.  107 Spring Street
> >
> > Claremont, California 91711, cross street is Green.  Everyone is
welcome.
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheryl Thurston, President Inland Empire Chapter
> >
> > Board Member National Federation of the Blind of California
> >
> > P:  909.821.9589
> >
> > cthurston74 at gmail.com <mailto:cthurston74 at gmail.com>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > California Association of Blind Students (CABS)
> >
> > CABS will kick off 2019 with a Membership Call on Sunday, January 
> > 20th at 7 p.m., pacific time.  The topic of discussion will be on 
> > the NFB National Scholarship.  We will have four past scholarship 
> > recipients on the panel and they will share their experience as 
> > scholarship winners and encourage students to apply for this amazing
opportunity.
> > Every year, the National Federation of the Blind offers more than
> > $120,000 in scholarships to blind students across the country and 
> > students will have an opportunity to attend the 2019 national 
> > convention in Las Vegas for a magical experience.  Call
> > 712.770.4130 followed by access code 868746 and we would love for 
> > you to join them!
> >
> >
> >
> > Matthew Gip, President California Association of Blind Students
> >
> > Board Member  National Federation of the Blind of California
> >
> > Co-chair | National Association of Blind Students Outreach Committee
> >
> > P:  559.375.2068
> >
> > Email:  matthewhgip at gmail.com <mailto:matthewhgip at gmail.com>
> >
> >
> >
> > Joy Stigile, Editor
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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